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Toronto – May 27, 2019 – Once again, UFCW Canada activists across the country are preparing for another fun and colourful Pride season. All UFCW members, as well as their family members and friends, are encouraged to join their Local Union and the UFCW Canada National Office at Pride parades and events throughout the summer.

This year, UFCW Local Unions will be attending over 28 pride parades, with additional participation in Ontario. As well, UFCW Canada is co-sponsoring Pride House at the upcoming Women Deliver Conference in Vancouver, which will function as a community hub for LGBTQI2S conference delegates, speakers, volunteers, and allies. Also in Vancouver, UFCW’s constituency group for LGBTQ+ members, OUTreach, will be joining UFCW Locals 1518 and 247 at the Vancouver Pride Parade on August 4. And this Pride season, our union is teaming up with the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) to support their POZitivity campaign, an anti-stigma initiative aimed at raising HIV/AIDS awareness.

Additionally, UFCW Canada will be collaborating with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, who will join UFCW Locals 175 and 1006A for the annual Pride Toronto Parade taking place on Dish with One Spoon territory on June 23. At the parade, UFCW and First Nations flags will be featured, along with Pride signs and messaging in both English and Anishnawbe.

“Pride is about inclusivity,” says Paul Meinema, the National President of UFCW Canada. “It is about letting members know that UFCW stands with them in celebration and in advocacy, and that all members, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are welcome in our union.”

Below you will find a list of parades, events, and festivals taking place in major cities across the country this Pride season. UFCW Canada Local Unions participate in many of these events, so check with your Local Union for more details. We hope to see you out loud and proud for this year’s Pride season!